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BIG DAISHOWA Inc. is pleased to welcome Paul Lewis to the role of Northeast District Manager.

While the latest machine tool technology may go a long way towards eliminating vibration and chatter, adding a new one may not be realistic. Luckily, there are less disruptive options that can make positive impacts on vibration without breaking the bank.

Here are some insights into the extra care and know-how needed to achieve success and build a successful reputation as a reliable supplier of micro machined parts.

Accurate offsets and workpiece reference points are critical to effective setups and first-part accuracy. Taking a manual approach or attempting to verify these in the machine without the right measuring devices can be a delicate and time-consuming process.

Here are a few tool and part holding considerations for getting the most out of a mill-turn machine.

The hydraulic chucks for Swiss lathes offering has expanded to include inch-size standard chucks, as well as new F Type and R Type chucks.

The 2,000 parts offered in 1990 seems quaint compared to 2015’s 20,000-plus.

Reducing the L:D ratio provides an improvement in speed which then provides longer tool life, better surface finish and size control of the bore.

Using inexpensive spindle, taper and bore cleaners is an effective way to keep your machine tools performing their best.

If you’re looking for ways to improve productivity with micro cutting tools, here’s what you need to know.

Cleanliness is key to achieving good runout control when assembling tool holders. Small particles or oil in a tool holder can cause large runout of the cutting tool, deceasing tool life and performance.